Find out if it's best to get rid of used potting soil when emptying your containers in the fall or if you can keep it for ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring ...

Rosemary plants can easily become waterlogged, but mixing in this soil amendment creates the Mediterranean drainage ...

Home soil testing kits easily read the pH and nutrient levels of the sample, but they can differ greatly from more precise ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to cool, fall is the perfect opportunity to prepare your garden for the months ahead. The steps you take now will help protect your plants, improve your ...

Decades ago, horticulturists studied ways to provide potted plants with a medium that offered support and nutrition as well ...

"Debating on if I should start over with raised garden bed soil from Lowe's and already started plants," the Biloxi, ...

If you see signs of a potassium deficiency on your plants, or you have a soil test letting you know you need to add this ...

You probably heard of drinking pickle juice after a workout. Well, it turns out your garden can benefit from this salty and ...

When your pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns start going soggy, you might be tempted to toss them. But doing this instead can bring ...

Potted plants are an easy and fun addition to your garden. But, follow these crucial tips to make sure they stay happy and ...